Pulled over while waiting at a Red Light....(Long)
03-27-2012, 12:51 PM
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It involves (usually) the cop giving you his card with a phone #.
You "turn in" the card when you get stopped again (if ever) and the cop will confiscate the card and let you go.
Not guaranteed to work in all situations, obviously.
Kind of the cop way of saying "sorry".
You "turn in" the card when you get stopped again (if ever) and the cop will confiscate the card and let you go.
Not guaranteed to work in all situations, obviously.
Kind of the cop way of saying "sorry".
03-27-2012, 01:35 PM
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I think he was doing his job...
Hi,
I was pulled over this week waiting at a red light. A County Cop was passing me on the other side of the road while I sat behind 5 cars at this red light. As he passed I looked at him as he was checking me out. Now note, I was driving my Atomic Orange Coupe with the top off and windows down. Had my black Corvette cap on and sunglasses.
I watched in my rearview mirror as he made a U-Turn and went to the middle of the road just a bit behind me, (two lane road). When the light turn green, he got right behind me and put on his lights once we passed the green traffic light. Could not figure out what I did wrong. He came to my window as I was getting my paper work together. He was very polite as was I, and introduced himself. "Said he stopped me because as he passed he noticed my inspection sticker was dated 8 - 11. But did not see the one year exemption right above it" (which is larger than the inspection sticker)... He apologized and sent me on my way.... I said "I appreciated you doing your job officer."
Just think I was profiled for driving a Vette or because I looked at him when he passed me.
What do you guys think?
I was pulled over this week waiting at a red light. A County Cop was passing me on the other side of the road while I sat behind 5 cars at this red light. As he passed I looked at him as he was checking me out. Now note, I was driving my Atomic Orange Coupe with the top off and windows down. Had my black Corvette cap on and sunglasses.
I watched in my rearview mirror as he made a U-Turn and went to the middle of the road just a bit behind me, (two lane road). When the light turn green, he got right behind me and put on his lights once we passed the green traffic light. Could not figure out what I did wrong. He came to my window as I was getting my paper work together. He was very polite as was I, and introduced himself. "Said he stopped me because as he passed he noticed my inspection sticker was dated 8 - 11. But did not see the one year exemption right above it" (which is larger than the inspection sticker)... He apologized and sent me on my way.... I said "I appreciated you doing your job officer."
Just think I was profiled for driving a Vette or because I looked at him when he passed me.
What do you guys think?
03-27-2012, 04:59 PM
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03-27-2012, 05:24 PM
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I lived for 21 yrs in NJ; one of the worst states in regards to traffic laws and vehicle inspections. He was a typical NJ LEO doing what they are programmed to do. But I'm curious, county in NJ is Sheriff and they don't do traffic stops or enforcement, just jails, warrants etc. Sounds fishy.
03-27-2012, 08:10 PM
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Hi,
I was pulled over this week waiting at a red light. A County Cop was passing me on the other side of the road while I sat behind 5 cars at this red light. As he passed I looked at him as he was checking me out. Now note, I was driving my Atomic Orange Coupe with the top off and windows down. Had my black Corvette cap on and sunglasses.
I watched in my rearview mirror as he made a U-Turn and went to the middle of the road just a bit behind me, (two lane road). When the light turn green, he got right behind me and put on his lights once we passed the green traffic light. Could not figure out what I did wrong. He came to my window as I was getting my paper work together. He was very polite as was I, and introduced himself. "Said he stopped me because as he passed he noticed my inspection sticker was dated 8 - 11. But did not see the one year exemption right above it" (which is larger nthan the inspection sticker)... He apologized and sent me on my way.... I said "I appreciated you doing your job officer."
Just think I was profiled for driving a Vette or because I looked at him when he passed me.
What do you guys think?
I was pulled over this week waiting at a red light. A County Cop was passing me on the other side of the road while I sat behind 5 cars at this red light. As he passed I looked at him as he was checking me out. Now note, I was driving my Atomic Orange Coupe with the top off and windows down. Had my black Corvette cap on and sunglasses.
I watched in my rearview mirror as he made a U-Turn and went to the middle of the road just a bit behind me, (two lane road). When the light turn green, he got right behind me and put on his lights once we passed the green traffic light. Could not figure out what I did wrong. He came to my window as I was getting my paper work together. He was very polite as was I, and introduced himself. "Said he stopped me because as he passed he noticed my inspection sticker was dated 8 - 11. But did not see the one year exemption right above it" (which is larger nthan the inspection sticker)... He apologized and sent me on my way.... I said "I appreciated you doing your job officer."
Just think I was profiled for driving a Vette or because I looked at him when he passed me.
What do you guys think?
03-27-2012, 09:41 PM
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COPS suck!
Cop pulled me over one day.Walked to the window and said "do you know why I pulled you over"....No I replied.......I kid you not....the cop said "your son stuck his tongue out at me when you passed me a ways back".......I laughed and told him "you stick your tongue out at him and we will call it even".....he drove off PISSED!
03-27-2012, 09:55 PM
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Cop pulled me over one day.Walked to the window and said "do you know why I pulled you over"....No I replied.......I kid you not....the cop said "your son stuck his tongue out at me when you passed me a ways back".......I laughed and told him "you stick your tongue out at him and we will call it even".....he drove off PISSED!
03-27-2012, 09:59 PM
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Cop pulled me over one day.Walked to the window and said "do you know why I pulled you over"....No I replied.......I kid you not....the cop said "your son stuck his tongue out at me when you passed me a ways back".......I laughed and told him "you stick your tongue out at him and we will call it even".....he drove off PISSED!
03-27-2012, 11:23 PM
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I lived for 21 yrs in NJ; one of the worst states in regards to traffic laws and vehicle inspections. He was a typical NJ LEO doing what they are programmed to do. But I'm curious, county in NJ is Sheriff and they don't do traffic stops or enforcement, just jails, warrants etc. Sounds fishy.
03-28-2012, 07:39 AM
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Mistake on the sticker as stated, I'm sure if he was as another poster suggested "being a Pr**k" he could have very easily found a series of other violations on or in your vehicle, the list is endless - trust me...
03-28-2012, 10:13 AM
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Too many variables to consider such as dash cam or witnesses. But the list is not endless unless the officer likes to answer citizen complaints. Citizen complaints can ruin a officers career-trust me...
03-28-2012, 10:37 AM
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03-28-2012, 10:42 AM
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I'm shocked at how much they know about the Vette. I'm thinking about having one do my brakes next month. Sometimes I will stop in and ask about issues I have with the car, and pick up a gallon of milk.
03-28-2012, 10:50 AM
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Not really. If the the car was well maintained with no cracks on the windshield, tires inflated properly, insurance up to date, license up to date, brake lights working, head lights, plates up to date and properly affixed it would have been difficult writing a moving violation. If he would of attempted to find violations that were non existent or very borderline the officer may end up in trouble for harassing a motorist.
Too many variables to consider such as dash cam or witnesses. But the list is not endless unless the officer likes to answer citizen complaints. Citizen complaints can ruin a officers career-trust me...
Too many variables to consider such as dash cam or witnesses. But the list is not endless unless the officer likes to answer citizen complaints. Citizen complaints can ruin a officers career-trust me...
